Winterizing
Your
Ride
Cold
Storage
Preparations
Can
Protect
Your
Motorcycle
Here
are
some
tips
to
keep
your
beloved
Harley
in
great
shape
during
its
long
winter
nap:
•
Take
the
bike
for
a
final
ride.
•
Fill
up
the
gas
tank
afterward
to
prevent
moisture
buildup
inside
your
tank.
•
Add
fuel
stabilizer
according
to
the
instructions
and
let
the
engine
run
for
a
few
minutes.
A
Fuel
stabilizer
will
help
prevent
fuel
from
breaking
down
and
causing
gummed-up
or
varnished
fuel
lines,
carburetors,
injectors,
etc.
•
Change
the
engine
oil
and
oil
filter,
transmission
fluid,
and
chain
case
fluid
while
the
bike
is
still
warm.
This
helps
eliminate
corrosive
chemicals
and
particles
in
the
old
oil
that
can
eventually
begin
to
attack
metal
surfaces.
•
Lube
your
clutch
and
throttle
cables.
•
Check
and
service
the
battery,
clean
the
battery
terminals,
and
connect
a
trickle-charger
(or
battery
tender,
as
some
smaller
units
are
called).
•
Inflate
your
tires
to
the
proper
pressure,
because
under
inflated
tires
can
hasten
the
appearance
of
flat
spots.
Unless
you
can
store
your
motorcycle
with
all
the
weight
off
its
tires,
you
should
move
your
bike
regularly
and
adjust
its
tires
to
a
different
spot
each
time.
Don't
put
your
tires
in
direct
sunlight,
because
rubber
is
sensitive
to
ultraviolet
light
and
can
develop
dry
rot.
•
Clean
and
wax
the
bike
to
prevent
corrosion
and
pitting
caused
by
moisture
trapped
in
dirt
and
grime.
•
If
possible,
keep
the
bike
in
a
warm
garage,
out
of
direct
sunlight.
UV
rays
also
deteriorate
paint
and
plastic.
•
Use
a
breathable
cover
to
keep
dust
and
moisture
out.
Plastic
tarps
that
don't
breathe
can
trap
moisture
in,
causing
rust.
•
Store
it
out
of
the
way
in
a
low-traffic
area,
making
sure
that
the
bike
is
locked
up,
and
keep
the
registration
and
other
papers
in
a
safe
place.
These
simple
precautions
will
ensure
that
your
beloved
motorcycle
will
be
ready
to
ride
in
the
spring.
A
great
alternative
is
to
visit
our
dealership
where
we
can
winterize
your
motorcycle
for
you
and
store
it
in
a
climate-controlled
and
secure
environment.
We
can
also
help
you
with
performance
upgrades
or
installation
of
those
new
accessories
of
your
dreams.
Stop
in
and
see
us
today
to
get
the
details
on
our
winter
storage
program.
|
